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Tallapoosa County

Alabama · 41,311 residents · 716.528 sq mi
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Tallapoosa County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,160. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,300. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,311
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41,475 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+18%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K39K40K41K42K1990201020202024Tallapoosa County
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,160
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,745 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,640
+52%since 2000
from $16,909 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+6%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(30,342)
Black25.3%(10,488)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(242)
Asian0.2%(74)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.9%(20,281)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(28,252)
Black25.1%(10,366)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,144)
Asian0.5%(222)
Other1.2%(513)
Diversity Score55.8%(23,072)
Segregation Score30.6%(12,643)
Diversity Score
56
+14%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+59%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tallapoosa County, Alabama?

Tallapoosa County, Alabama has about 41,311 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tallapoosa County, Alabama?

The typical household in Tallapoosa County, Alabama earns about $48,160 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tallapoosa County, Alabama expensive?

In Tallapoosa County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $108,300, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Tallapoosa County, Alabama?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Tallapoosa County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tallapoosa County, Alabama?

About 16.5% of people in Tallapoosa County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tallapoosa County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Tallapoosa County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,485 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 9622Census Tract 9624Census Tract 9625.01Census Tract 9621Census Tract 9627.02Census Tract 9625.02Census Tract 9620Census Tract 9623.02Census Tract 9623.01Census Tract 9619Census Tract 9627.01Census Tract 9626
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 35010ZIP 36853ZIP 36861ZIP 36850ZIP 36256
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